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Ed, Kit and Martin go chronologically through the singles releases of The Beatles, discussing what inspired the band in the charts, and any links there were with other artists. 

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Ed, Kit and Martin go chronologically through the singles releases of The Beatles, discussing what inspired the band in the charts, and any links there were with other artists. 

    April 1964 (side A)

    April 1964 (side A)

    The Beatles have conquered the Billboard charts, so we examine some of the news stories from the month.    Additionally, the British charts for April 1964.    Eden Kane, Shirley Bassey, the Four Pennies, the Undertakers, the Merseybeats and a horn player to be named later! #madeonZencastr

    • 1 hr 3 min
    March 1964 (side C)

    March 1964 (side C)

    More from March of 1964.     Even more  Beatles on the charts, but figures including Lenny Welch, The Shirelles, Tony Bennett, Bobby Goldsboro and others you may or may not remember continue to make appearances.  #madeonZencastr

    • 1 hr 5 min
    March 1964 (side B)

    March 1964 (side B)

    Beatlemania, Beatlemania, Beatlemania!!!   (and it hasn't even reached it's Zenith).     Lots and lots of Beatles, but also Jan and Dean (and Mel Blanc) The Four Preps, Dale and Grace, Nino and April and more!  #madeonZencastr

    • 1 hr 14 min
    March 1964 (side A)

    March 1964 (side A)

    The British charts for March of 1964.      Can't Buy Me Love arrives, while Lennon/McCartney also continue the string with Peter & Gordon and World Without Love.      We also consider the state of "other music" on the British charts. #madeonzencastr

    • 1 hr 17 min
    February 1964 (side C)

    February 1964 (side C)

    The Beatles continue rampaging the charts, but the Americans also stake some ground.     Two sides from Elvis in the charts (one good, one very bad), The Shoop Shoop Song, a bad Merseybeat knockoff and a Beatles novelty record (about the hair, of course) written by someone you might not expect! #madeonzencastr.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    February 1964 (side B)

    February 1964 (side B)

    The first two weeks of Billboard, 1964.       Dawn, Fun Fun Fun and more of the Beatles than you can shake a forest at!    #MadeonZencastr

    • 1 hr

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

Alfred Jarry Jr. ,

A Great Listen

Absolutely love seeing this show pop up in my feed. Amusing, informative, and - to this 73 year old hippie and lover of music good, bad and awesome - a nostalgic reminder of musical history and the days (and nights) of interesting radio. Can’t get enough of the three distinct personalities. All good!

Andy Derer ,

Great Idea

Great idea for a show! I learn a lot every episode. -Andy D

santana5 ,

Toppermost is terrific!

This is a fun and factual podcast concerning the music which charted during the early 1960s that influenced, spawned and included the legendary Beatles. Samples of the hit songs are played and the music trends of the moment are discussed along with influences they had on music listeners and culture. The podcast is lively being hosted by three distinct personalities, Ed Chen, Kit O' Toole and Martin Quibell, all of whom are seasoned podcast personalities with impeccable creditionals regarding the subject.

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